A study in yellow
Olive
#808000
- Family
- Yellow
- L
- 0.581
- C
- 0.127
- H
- 110°
Notes
Olive in CSS is the deep yellow-green of cured olives and Mediterranean foliage. The hex is darker and less saturated than the dictionary version of olive and sits firmly in the yellow family by hue. Editorial, heritage, and outdoor brands use it as a primary accent. Pair with cream for warmth, or with terracotta for complementary depth. Against white it carries enough contrast for body text in most sizes. AA passes at body sizes; AAA holds only at 18px and above. The undertone gives it more presence than CSS Olive Drab at the same size.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Olive?
Olive in CSS is the deep yellow-green of cured olives and Mediterranean foliage. The hex is darker and less saturated than the dictionary version of olive and sits firmly in the yellow family by hue. Its hex code is #808000.
What are the tints and shades of Olive?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Olive (#808000) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Olive?
Its complementary color is #7A6CC0. Triadic partners are #0087B6 and #B05885; analogous neighbours are #4F8C40 and #A17000.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Olive?
Olive is #808000 - OKLCH 0.581 0.127 110°, rgb(128 128 0), in the yellow family.